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Treating the Rotator Cuff Research has shown that conservative treatment for your patients, such as Physical Therapy, has been successful in treating degenerative rotator cuff tears with 75% of patients reporting symptom alleviation at their two-year follow up appointment (1). Don’t wait until the pain starts to affect your patient’s life – refer them to an Excel Physical Therapist for treatment now. During your patient’s first appointment at Excel Physical Therapy, our experienced Physical Therapists will review their medical history and perform a comprehensive physical examination. Depending on the findings, we will create an individualized program to help them regain shoulder function. Our program will consist of hands-on manual treatments to help resolve your patient’s pain and improve their range of motion. Once the pain is managed, corrective exercises will be prescribed to help build strength and optimize the mechanics of their shoulder, as well as nearby joints and muscles. Surgical treatment options may also be recommended for some tears depending on factors, such as severity, age, activity level, etc. If surgery is indicated, we also provide post-surgical rehabilitation for your patient and will work with you closely to create and follow a treatment plan that is appropriate for your patient. Prevention Aging is natural , pain is not! If your patients are currently experiencing mild symptoms or if they are at risk for rotator cuff tears, Excel Physical Therapy can help you help them get in front of the aging process to keep their shoulder functional and healthy. Refer your patient to Excel Physical Therapy today to get started. References: 1. Nolte, P. C., Seiter, M., Elrick, B. P., & Millett, P. J. (2021). Rotator cuff tears in elderly patients: is repair worthwhile? Annals of Joint, 6, 20. https://doi.org/10.21037/aoj-20-41. 2. Minagawa, H., Yamamoto, N., Abe, H., Fukuda, M., Seki, N., Kikuchi, K., Kijima, H., & Itoi, E. (2013). Prevalence of symptomatic and asymptomatic rotator cuff tears in the general population: From mass-screening in one village. Journal of Orthopaedics, 10(1), 8–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2013.01.008. 3. Rotator Cuff. (n.d.). [Illustration]. https://cck-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/AdobeStock_372323169-scaled.jpeg
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